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Compressor Manifold and Tube Assembly

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the battery.
2. Recover the refrigerant.
3. Disconnect the air outlet tube and position aside.







4. Disconnect the electrical connector.







5. Remove the nut and disconnect the peanut fitting.
6. Raise the vehicle.







7. Remove the screws and remove the LH and RH sight shields (LH shown, RH similar).







8. Remove the screws and remove the air deflector.







9. Remove the refrigerant line bracket bolt.







10. Disconnect the spring lock coupling.







11. Loosen the bolt and remove the A/C compressor manifold and tube assembly.

INSTALLATION







1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install new O-rings lubricated in clean PAG oil.
- Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil.